Oh heart, which is consumed by longing, now let me [rest/be free], O night of separation; I am also waiting for the day of recompense.
This powerful couplet is a profound expression of emotional exhaustion and enduring hope. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, addresses the night of separation (Shab-e-Hijraan), asking it to burn his 'dil-khwah' (the yearning heart). He says that even while burning, he remains waiting for the 'Rauz-e-Jaza'—the day of reward or reckoning. It's a beautiful paradox: embracing the pain of the present struggle while maintaining unwavering faith in a future solace.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
Audio
Free — just your email. You'll come right back here.
No comments yet. Be the first.